Sweden and the US sign historic defence deal
- Sweden and the United States have signed a historic defence cooperation agreement.
- Under the deal, the US military gain access to 17 military bases around the country.
- Defence minister Pål Jonson says the defence deal gives Sweden a greater opportunity to receive military assistance from the United States in the event of war.
For more on Sweden’s NATO bid and Turkey’s position, listen to Radio Sweden’s full report.Radio Sweden
Canada: Canadian and Norwegian PMs talk Arctic on sidelines of Montreal summitt, CBC News
Finland: With northern focus, Finland applies EU funding to improve military mobility, The Independent Barents Observer
Norway: HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier group sails north for NATO training, The Independent Barents Observer
Russia: Moscow fires cruise missiles in sea drills between Russia and Alaska, Reuters
Sweden: Sweden wants to rebuild its “total defence” system, Radio Sweden
United States: US Navy brings massive fire power to Tromsø, The Independent Barents Observer
